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Storybook Cottage on Lay Lake with Kayaks

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A cabin with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A living room with a beige sofa, a matching ottoman, and a large window with curtains.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by trees and well-maintained grass.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs. A deer skull is mounted on the wall above the table.
A high-ceilinged attic bedroom with a sloped roof, a wooden crib, and a view of a balcony.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sylacauga, AL
  • Place, Blue Bell Creamery
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Talladega National Forest
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Majestic Caverns
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sylacauga

Located in Sylacauga, this cottage is in a rural area. Comer Museum and Arts Center and Shelby County Historic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ozan Winery and Cellars and Timberline Golf Course. Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail and Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Sylacauga, AL

What's nearby

  • Sylacauga City Hall - 33 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Blue Bell Creamery - 33 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Talladega National Forest - 34 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Comer Museum and Arts Center - 34 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Majestic Caverns - 42 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozy Corner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬74 min drive
  • ‪Arrington - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Founders Pub - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wolves Den - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Storybook Cottage on Lay Lake with Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Storybook Cottage on Lay Lake with Kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Storybook Cottage on Lay Lake with Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Cottage on Lay Lake with Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Storybook Cottage on Lay Lake with Kayaks located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Lay Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Beth Wallace Yates Park and Sylacauga City Hall. Blue Bell Creamery and Talladega National Forest are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place,cozy, charming, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cabin close to pursell farms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint, lovely cabin/cottage. Very homey and nicely decorated. Owners supply everything but the food. Great location to drive a little and hike. Host incredibly accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
Thank you for your kind review and for beIng a lovely guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sketchy at first with the amount of back road to get there but overall a beautiful home and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! The cottage was cozy, welcoming, and exactly as pictured. Host was also extremely helpful, responsive, and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the stocked kitchen! And the coffee area had everything you’d need!Any questions were handled quickly!Beautiful Lake Home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for being fantastic guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay

The property was pristine, the owners thought of everything you might need. It was extremely peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed our stay and plan on being back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! It was very clean and so cozy! Everything we needed was provided. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lay Lake Cottage is pure relaxation

From the two fire pits to the fishing dock, the cottage was a very relaxing stay. The hosts were great to work with and communicated well. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

The cabin was spotless and charming. Quiet area. Will definitely stay again when visiting my brother at AIDB.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. I came up to put head stones on my fathers and brothers graves. The cottage took the edge off my feelings i felt really close to my wife, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage!!

We had such a wonderful, relaxing trip this past weekend! We will for sure be back in the very near future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One night stay

My daughter and I stayed at this adorable cottage for my sister’s birthday party in Sylacauga. The owners were easy to reach and eager to accommodate. The property was clean, easy to find, and on a very peaceful part of Lay Lake. We enjoyed our visit and recommend this rental property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2025
Thanks so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests and we hope you visit again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin for the $$$

Cabin was very nice and had everything we needed. Very close to Pursell Farms for Dinner or lunch as well as golf or sporting clays Probably think of the cabin as a one bedroom with loft for 2 kids as well as a couch on main level. Overall very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful getaway!

We enjoyed our stay so much, the cottage is gorgeous! We kayaked, did a little fishing, roasted marshmallows over the fire, roasted hot dogs, and enjoyed some tv. I was able to cook a big dinner and we had everything we needed! My 4yr old enjoyed the coloring books. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quietness away from the city.

It was so quiet and serene and very beautiful. Went out on the porch at night to smoke and I look up in the tree and there sits a baby possum just staring at me it was just so cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bird Hunter

Stayed during an Orvis wing shooting school at Pursell Farms. Very peaceful. Comfortable. Kitchen well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay!! It’s definitely off the beaten path but it was so quiet and beautiful!! The home is lovely. My fiancé really enjoyed the kayaks and being able to fish a little. We grilled steaks and had the best little get away!! Our host left the sweetest lil valentines gifts for our babies!! So kind and sweet!! If you’re looking for some quiet time, a beautiful home and scenery then I highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was wonderful. Upon arrival everything was perfect. Dayna checked in with us to assure that we had safely arrived. We travel a week each month year around. The cottage was probably the best so far. Nicely decorated for a rustic feel. The cottage has two large app based TV's, one in a windowed sitting area, and one in the bedroom. My wife enjoyed and utilized the washer and dryer. The kitchen had everything needed and was very well apportioned. It is warm in the south in July. The cottage A/C worked great ! The cottage sits on Lay Lake which is a small off shoot of the pristine Coosa River. We were provided kayaks and paddle boards which we used several times. The cottage sits in a small cottage community. Heavily wooded, the surrounding cottages are hardly noticeable. We met several neighbors who were very nice. We drove a short distance to Lake Howard which has very nice hiking and biking trails and kayaks for use on the 180 acre lake in the Talladega National Forest. The town of Sylacauga had a Publix grocery store and shopping. One day we drove up to Oak Mountain State Park, about an hour away, and spent the day in arguably the best hiking/biking area in the south. Overall a great week. We hope to return during cooler weather for another great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very nice and secluded. It was very quiet, and my wife and I were able to enjoy some time away without the kids - even for a couple of days.The home is well equipped, and has a very nice deck. We were able to grill steaks, and enjoy eating together with nothing but the sounds to nature.The owner of the property is very responsive - they answered all of our questions promptly.We enjoyed using the available kayaks to get some exercise, and spend time on the water - we were the only one on the lake.Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
We’re sorry to see your review and wish we had more details to better understand your experience. We didn’t receive any communication during your stay, so we weren’t aware of any concerns at the time. It’s also possible there may have been an issue when selecting the star rating, as we know the system can occasionally be tricky near the end of the line of stars. If you’re open to sharing more, we would truly appreciate the opportunity to learn and improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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